Buckle up and join PBS Books and the Library of Congress as they visit the state of Washington on their next stop in American Stories: A Reading Road Trip!
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American Stories Reading Road Trip - Next stop: Washington! 
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NOVA: Asteroids - Sparks of Life?
Explore a revolutionary theory that these violent collisions provided the essential ingredients – water, minerals, and energy – needed to jumpstart life on Earth.
Tonight at 8
Annika
Annika (Nicola Walker, Unforgotten) and her Marine Homicide Unit solve puzzling murders that wash up in Scotland’s waters. Annika shares her wry literary insights on the crimes while raising her teen daughter, Morgan.
Airs Wednesday at 11pm
American Experience: The Riot Report
The Riot Report explores this pivotal moment in the nation's history and the fraught social dynamics that simultaneously spurred the commission's investigation. When Black neighborhoods across America erupted in violence in the summer of 1967, President Lyndon Johnson appointed a commission to find the cause for the unrest.
Thursday at 6pm
Northwest Now: Washington Policy Center There's no question the Democrats have been overwhelmingly successful at the ballot box in Washington State, but how should we view the results? That's part of the discussion on this edition of Northtwest Now.
Friday at 7:30pm
Death in Paradise - Season 14
The idyllic Caribbean locale of Saint-Marie is a paradise island on which almost anyone would love to live and work, except for a quintessential English detective who feels like a fish out of water.
Fridays at 10:30pm
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Shooting for Unforgotten Season 7 is underway!
Unforgotten was one of the Top 5 streamed shows by KBTC viewers, and we are excited to let you know filming has begun for Season 7! Sanjeev Bhaskar (DCI Sunny Khan) and Sinéad Keenan (DCI Jess James) (pictured) will return, reprising their acclaimed on-screen partnership as the team that investigates complex and emotionally charged cold cases. Watch Seasons 1-6 with KBTC Passport.
Free Virtual Facebook Live Event - American Stories: Next stop Washington!
Hear about the legacy of writers shaped by their time in the Pacific Northwest and today’s writers living in Washington's vibrant literary scene. We all know Washington is a book lover's paradise - come celebrate books, writers, and reading with us!
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Fridays at 7:30pm
Here's what's coming up next from host Tom Layson and the Northwest Now team:
- 2/6 Washington Policy Center
- 2/13 We Heart Seattle
- 2/20 Willie Stewart
- 2/27 Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange
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Northwest Now - KBTC's Weekly Public Affairs Show
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Law Enforcement Mask Bill
A bill that would make it illegal for cops to wear masks passes on hurdle.
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A.I. Concerns
Growing concerns over A.I and it's possible consenquences.
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WALEG Millionaire Income Tax and Homeless Bills
Governor reacts to a bill to tax the rich and a committee debates a bill affecting the homeless.
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